> Yes, it can be a problem between Office XP and Office 2007. To resolve this
> problem, you can either delete or rename this proofing tools registry key and
> the new key will be created for you.
>
> Steps to rename or delete the proofing tools key:
> 1. Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Enter
> 3. Select HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\Proofing Tools
> 4. Rename or Delete Proofing tools
>
> When you launch an application such as Word and use speller, this proofing
> tools will be recreated and your problem should be resolved. Please let me
> know if this does not work for you.
>
> --
> Thank you,
> Pensio
>
>
> "Earle Horton" wrote:
>
> > "Vista Home Premium"? I have Office Professional Plus 2007 and the spell
> > checker is working fine. Did you completely remove Office XP? The only
> > thing I can think of is that the previous XP installation is somehow
> > interfering with the 2007 Proofing Tools. Have you checked the Help and
> > Support site for similar issues? Start by putting "spell checker" or the
> > like in the search box.
> >
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "BadSpeller" <BadSpeller[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:9959BFB7-B801-4F44-B8E6-F212B43FCD5E[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > > Gordon
> > >
> > > Thanks and sorry; I am running Visio Home Premium with SP1.
> > >
> > > I have previously tried your suggestion and have installed the whole
> > > Proofing area to Run from Hard Drive.
> > >
> > > I have also tried to download the Proofing Tools but was instructed that
> > > it
> > > was already installed.
> > >
> > > Many thanks for your response.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Gordon" wrote:
> > >
> > >> "BadSpeller" <BadSpeller[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:5F76E1B7-8457-477F-94A2-1EA01B6BB578[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > >> >I recently removed Office XP and replaced it with Office Enterprise
> > >> >2007.
> > >> > The full suite works great apart from spell check across all
> > >> > applications.
> > >> > When spell checker is selected the error message "Cannot find Proofing
> > >> > Tool
> > >> > English (United Kingdom)" . Check Spelling as you type does not
> > >> > operate
> > >> > also.
> > >> >
> > >> > I have checked and configured the Proofing Options menu, downloaded the
> > >> > SP
> > >> > and updates but nothing seems to work.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Please next time you post give us the information in my sig. The solution
> > >> depends on your version of Windows which you failed to mention.
> > >> In XP: Do control panel-Add/Remove programs-Microsoft Office-Change and
> > >> go
> > >> to Office Shared features-Proofing Tools and install.
> > >> In Vista do Control Panel-Programs and Features and then do the same as
> > >> above.
> > >>
> > >> HTH
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Asking a question?
> > >> Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about,
> > >> your OS, Service Pack level
> > >> and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >